Wednesday January 14th at 7:00pm

The Murdoch Center in Butner NC

Buddy will set up his PA system and provide 20 minutes of sacred music for the weekly Wednesday evening worship service at the Murdoch Center, a State mental care facility.

So that you’ll know what they do, here is a quote from the Center’s website: “To be eligible for admission to Murdoch Center a person must have a diagnosis of profound, severe or moderate mental retardation or a related developmental disability.  All admissions are subject to space available in the appropriate cottage.  No one is denied admission because of inability to pay.  Murdoch also serves young adult males with developmental disability diagnoses and extreme behavior problems from the entire state in a specialized behavioral unit (BART), and provides statewide, specialized residential services to children who have Autism with accompanying severe behavioral challenges (PATH) and adolescents with developmental disabilities, mental health issues and behavioral challenges (STARS).”

Friday January16th, 11:10am

First Baptist Church in downtown Raleigh, on Wilmington Street across from the State Capitol Building.

Buddy will set up his PA system and provide 45 minutes of “gathering music” for the annual State Employees’ Martin Luther King Celebration Service.  He’ll also sing in the tenor section with the MLK Choir during the noon service.  The service is open to the public.

(This will be the first public event for Governor Beverly Perdue and her staff since her inauguration this past Saturday.)

Saturday January 17th, 5:30pm

In the Log Cabin at First United Methodist Church in Cary, at the intersection of Waldo and Walker Streets.

Buddy will provide music for the weekly Saturday afternoon worship service in the log cabin on Waldo Street at First United Methodist Church in Cary.  The sermon will be given by Certified Lay Speaker Greg Bennett.

The service is very informal, so come as you are.  Jeans and a t-shirt are fine. Dresses and ties are good too!

Sunday January 18th, 9:45am

In the Wisdom Sunday School Classroom at First United Methodist Church in Cary

Buddy will sing three songs at the beginning of the Wisdom Sunday School class. You are invited to visit this wonderfully warm and welcoming class, as we begin the study of J. Ellsworth Kalas’ book, Life From the Upside – Seeing God at Work in the World.

Sunday February 8th at 8:25am, 9:45am, & 11:05am

Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Cary, NC, at the intersection of Waldo and Academy Streets

Buddy will play euphonium with the Wesley Brass quartet for the choral anthem in the 3 morning worship services. Please join us in one of the services!

Sunday Feb. 22nd at 7:00pm

Fairmont United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC

You're invited to "SNL!" (Sunday Night Live!) at Fairmont United Methodist Church on Clark Ave. in Raleigh. Buddy will be this week’s guest musician, and will perform 3 songs with acoustic guitar. The pastor, Steve Hickle, will play his trumpet, and there are free snacks in the narthex before the service! Fairmont UMC is located at 2501 Clark Avenue, just two blocks off Hillsboro, and a couple of blocks past Cameron Village and Oberlin Road when coming from Cary on Clark Avenue. Church office phone: 832-3316 for more info.

See the excerpt below from Fairmont UMC's website: Sunday Night LIVE ! Is traditional "church" too early? too formal? too dressed up? Then try the Sunday Night Live! alternative! It's Biblical, Musical, Dramatic, Recovery Friendly, Compassionate and more fun than anybody ought to be allowed to have in church! It's every Sunday night at 7 pm, with the most remarkable array of guest musicians anywhere in Raleigh. The service is known as the "blue jean" service, and there are pre-service refreshments. The service has frequently served as a point of entry, or re-entry, for those exploring church life or thinking about returning."

Wednesday Feb. 25th, 7:00pm

In the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Cary, at the intersection of Waldo and Academy Streets.

Buddy will sing tenor with the Chapel Singers choral ensemble in the Ash Wednesday evening worship service.  You’ll have the opportunity to have ashes imposed on your forehead if you choose, as we begin the reflective Lenten season. Please join us.

Tuesday March 3rd at noon

In the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Cary, on South  Academy Street near the Library.

Buddy will provide a 40-minute program of acoustic guitar and vocal music, and personal sharing, at a luncheon for First Baptist Church’s Seniors group.

Starting at 6:30 he’ll perform 3 sets, with two 15-minute breaks at about 7:30 and 8:30.  The musical repertoire that evening will be mostly secular songs, and some sacred songs.

Come and have dinner, or come for coffee and dessert (The apple/cherry pie with vanilla ice cream is really good!).  You will enjoy this relaxing venue and the good food & desserts.  Irregardless has been around since 1975, so they’ve learned how to “get it right”!

For driving directions and lots of other info about the restaurant (such as the dinner and dessert menus!), go to the website:  http://www.irregardless.com/cafe.html.

Bring your family, your “small group,” your women’s circle, your Sunday School class, or a friend or two, and spend an hour or so relaxing in the middle of your busy week.

Saturday March 7th at 7:00pm

In the Sanctuary of  First United Methodist Church in Cary, at the intersection of Waldo and Academy Streets.

Buddy will play acoustic guitar and sing two duets with wonderful alto, Annick Young, during the Prayer Service for the annual weekend-long mid-high youth event, “Discovery.” You can support the spiritual growth of our youth just by attending this service!

Tuesday March 17th at 6:30pm

Cary High School, Cary NC

Buddy will provide a 30-minute program of acoustic guitar and vocal music for the Cary Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa National Teacher’s Sorority.  He’ll share stories and songs from his prison ministry experiences.  

Sunday March 29th at 11:00am

(Central Time)

In the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Greenville, Alabama.

Buddy will provide music for FUMC Greenville’s Sunday morning worship service.

Palm Sunday, April 5th at 8:25am, 9:45am & 11:05am

In the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Cary, at the intersection of Waldo and Academy Streets.

Buddy will play euphonium in the orchestra at the three regular morning worship services.  The choirs will have the entire service at each hour to present a beautiful and moving  Lenten work called “Come Touch the Robe” by composer Pepper Choplin. You are invited to this exceptional experience.

Palm Sunday, April 5th at 7:00pm

Meymandi Concert Hall at the “Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts” in Raleigh NC.

Buddy will play euphonium in the orchestra (which includes 12 members of the NC Symphony and 5 members of the Triangle Brass Band, among many other fine instrumentalists) for a performance of “Come Touch the Robe” by composer Pepper Choplin.  The choir will be 200-strong, made up of choir members from 5 local churches.  Piano accompanist is Ms. Jodi Adams, an amazing musician from First United Methodist Church in Cary, NC.  

Easter Sunday, April 12th at 6:30am,

In the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church in Cary, at the intersection of Waldo and Academy Streets.

Buddy will play the guitar and sing “The Angel Rolled the Stone Away” at the beginning of the Easter sunrise service. Then he will play the Euphonium in the brass quartet for the hymns and the Doxology.

Easter Sunday, April 12th at 8:25am, 9:45am & 11:05am

In the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Cary, at the intersection of Waldo and Academy Streets.

Buddy will play euphonium in the brass quintet for the 3 regular Easter Sunday morning services.  

Monday April 13th at 2:00pm.

In the Sanctuary of Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount NC.

Buddy will play the guitar and sing 3 songs for the wedding of a most special friend, Reverend Dr. H. William Green and his beautiful fiancée, Polly Cooper.

Sunday April 19th at 9:00am & 11:00am

Lebanon United Methodist Church in Mebane, NC

Buddy will lead group singing and provide special music for both the 9:00am contemporary worship service and the 11:00am traditional worship service.

All are welcome.

[Directions to Lebanon UMC:  Take I-40 west from Raleigh.  Just past the I-40 & I-85 merge, take exit #160 (Efland Exit).  At the end of the (long!) exit ramp, turn right onto Mt. Whilling Rd. (road name not marked).  You'll cross some RRtrax and come to a dead end/stop sign.  Turn left there onto Efland Cedar Grove Road (also not marked).  Efland Cedar Grove Road curves around to the right to a stoplight.  Go through the stoplight (stop if it’s red!) and continue 1.7 miles to a crossroads.  Turn left at the crossroads onto Lebanon Church Road (which later becomes Lebanon Road).  In 2.4 miles you'll go past Daniels Farm Road; keep going straight 0.2 miles, and you'll see the church on the right.]

Monday April 20th at 5:30pm

In the Youth Room at First United Methodist Church in Cary NC

Buddy will provide 15~20 minutes of music for FUMC’s weekly “Mighty Mondays” afternoon neighborhood children’s program.

Friday May 1st at 7:00pm

St. Luke United Methodist Church in Sanford, NC, at 2916 Wicker Street  

Buddy will provide 30~45 minutes of praise music, hymns, and original songs for the special Friday night worship service.  This service will be the kick-off for St. Luke UMC’s weekend-long “Take Up Your Mantle” event. For more information, call the St. Luke UMC church office at 919-776-2012.

Monday May 4th at 5:30pm

In the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter at the Town of Cary’s Bond Park.  The entrance to Bond Park is at 801 High House Road, between Cary Parkway and NW Maynard Rd.

Buddy will sing an original song titled “Mighty Mondays Kids” and a couple of other fun songs for the children and parents at the Mighty Mondays end-of-year picnic.

Mighty Mondays is a Christian neighborhood outreach program of First United Methodist Church in downtown Cary, NC.

For more info, call Sandy Umstead at 919-303-5362

Saturday May 16th from 1:00-4:00pm

First United Methodist Church, Cary, NC, at 117 South Academy Street  

The wedding reception for Buddy & Charlotte’s good friend Rev. Dr. H. William Green and his wonderful bride Polly will be held in the church fellowship hall from 1:00pm-4:00pm.  Buddy will sing “The Wedding Song” (“There is Love”) shortly after 3:00, followed by some presentations to the bride & groom by others.  Then Buddy will provide background music until the reception ends at 4:00.
Background music will also be provided from 1:00 until 3:00 by 3 wonderful musicians from FUMC: Ms. Jodi Adams from 1:00 ‘til `1:30 on keyboard, Ms. Patti Cook from 1:30 ‘til 2:00 on Keyboard, and Mr. Winslow Stillman from 2:00 ‘til 3:00 on solo guitar. Everyone is invited.

Sunday May 17th at 11:00am

Community United Methodist Church in Butner, NC. directions

Buddy will sing and play guitar with the Chapel Singers from FUMC Cary during the regular 11:00 Sunday morning worship service. The Chapel Singers will present the message in music and scripture readings during the sermon time. The pastor, Karl Neuschaefer, and his wife, Jeannie, are wonderful Walk to Emmaus Friends of Buddy & Charlotte.

Sunday May 17th at 4:00pm

Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center in downtown Raleigh, NC.
The Center is between Salisbury and Wilmington Streets, 5 blocks south of the historic State Capitol Building.

Buddy will play in the euphonium section with the Triangle Brass Band in concert.
Special guest soloist is Mr. Paul Randall, Principal Trumpet with the NC Symphony Orchestra.
 
Two annual awards will be given at this concert for the outstanding band member of the year in the areas of 1) musicianship and 2) service.

Tickets for the concert are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.  Tickets are available at the door.

Thursday May 21st at 11:00am

Fayetteville NC Veteran's Nursing Home – Veterans’ Day Celebration.

Buddy will play the “Taps” on the euphonium at the flag ceremony out front at 11:30am.  Then he’ll perform a Memorial Day concert indoors for the residents, staff, and guests at about 12:30pm.

Friday May 22nd at 7:30pm

Fellowship hall of White Plains United Methodist Church at 313 SE Maynard Road in Cary, NC  

Buddy will join Jay Locklear, Praise Leader for St. Luke United Methodist Church (Sanford, NC) in providing leadership for group singing.  They will also provide 2 special songs.  The event is the Heart of Carolina Emmaus Community’s monthly Gathering. There will be lots of music, a “Fourth Day” message, Holy Communion, and, of course, snacks!  Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to have already gone on a Walk to Emmaus to attend!  Come find out more about the Walk to Emmaus, a 3-day spiritual event that will last the rest of your life (really)!

Sunday May 24th at 8:25am, 9:45am and 11:05 am

In the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Cary NC, at 117 South Academy Street

Buddy will sing lead with the Methodaires Gospel Quartet on the old Southern Gospel favorite “I’ve Been Changed” (This one ends on a high Bb!)
The quartet will perform at all 3 regular Sunday morning services.   

Saturday May 30th at noon

In the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church in Jacksonville NC.

Buddy will sing with the Methodaires Gospel Quartet in a wedding service.

Saturday June 6^th at 7:00pm

Sertoma Amphitheater at Bond Park on High House Road in Cary, NC.

Buddy will play in the euphonium section with the Triangle Brass Band at the first of its three summer concerts at Bond Park.  The concert is free.  All are welcome.

Saturday June 13th

The Upper Room Studio in Clayton, NC

Buddy will sing lead with the Methodaires Gospel Quartet in their first recording session for their new Gospel CD.   

Sunday June 14th from 2:00pm ‘til 4:00pm

In the fellowship hall of Community United Methodist Church in Butner, NC. directions

Buddy will sing and play guitar for 2 hours during a reception for departing pastor Karl Neuschaefer and his wife Jeannie, who have been reassigned to another church after eight wonderful years at Community UMC.  Karl and Jeannie met Buddy & Charlotte West through the “Walk to Emmaus.”

Thursday June 18th at 6:30pm

In the Log Cabin at the corner of Waldo and Walker Streets, at First United Methodist Church in Cary

Buddy will provide music for the weekly Thursday evening “Selah” class and worship, led by Rev. Alice Kunka.  The class is open to everyone.  Come at 6:30pm for coffee and fellowship, and stay for the class/worship at 7:00pm. 
This week’s songs will be 1) the contemporary version of “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me,” 2) “Crashing Waters at Creation,” and 3) “Veni Sancte Spiritus.”

Saturday June 20^th, 7:30pm ‘til 9:30pm

Sacred Grounds coffeehouse at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Durham NC
More information

style="margin-bottom: 0.2in; border: none; padding: 0in">Please come and support Buddy in his second visit to “Sacred Grounds.”  He’ll perform a wide variety of sacred tunes and secular tunes.  This is a great venue, that you’ll enjoy!

"The mission of Sacred Grounds is to reach out to the community and provide a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. All concerts, drinks and desserts are by donation. Posted prices are suggestions only and NO one will be turned away from our doors.”

Saturday, June 27th at 7:00pm

Sertoma Amphitheater outdoors at Bond Park, Cary NC.  The park entrance is on High House Road, right across from St. Michael Catholic Church.

Call 919-469-4061 for more information.

Buddy will play in the Euphonium section with the Triangle Brass Band in concert. The concert is part of the Town Of Cary’s annual summer concert series.
This concert will feature Euphonium section member John Jones in a solo, “All Those Endearing Young Charms.”
Bring a blanket and some food, and enjoy!  The event is free, courtesy of the Town of Cary.

Saturday, July 18th at 7:00pm

Sertoma Amphitheater outdoors at Bond Park, Cary NC.  The park entrance is on High House Road, right across from St. Michael Catholic Church.

Call 919-469-4061 for more information.

Buddy will play in the Euphonium section with the Triangle Brass Band in concert. The concert is part of the Town Of Cary’s annual summer concert series.

This concert will feature Buddy in a Euphonium solo titled “My Regards.”

Bring a blanket and some food, and enjoy!  The event is free, courtesy of the Town of Cary.

Sunday July 19th at 9:00am & 11:00am

Lebanon United Methodist Church in Mebane, NC

Buddy will lead group singing and provide special music for both the 9:00 (contemporary) and 11:00 (traditional) worship services.

All are welcome.

[Directions to Lebanon UMC:  Take I-40 west from Raleigh.  Just past the I-40 & I-85 merge, take exit #160 (Efland Exit).  At the end of the (long!) exit ramp, turn right onto Mt. Whilling Rd. (road name not marked).  You'll cross some RRtrax and come to a dead end/stop sign.  Turn left there onto Efland Cedar Grove Road (also not marked).  Efland Cedar Grove Road curves around to the right to a stoplight.  Go through the stoplight (stop if it’s red!) and continue 1.7 miles to a crossroads.  Turn left at the crossroads onto Lebanon Church Road (which later becomes Lebanon Road).  In 2.4 miles you'll go past Daniels Farm Road; keep going straight 0.2 miles, and you'll see the church on the right.]

Saturday, August 1st from 7:00 to 9:00pm

style="margin-bottom: 0.2in; border: none; padding: 0in">Fellowship Hall of White Plains United Methodist Church,  313 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC

Buddy will lead the praise-style music for a Chrysalis “Hoot.”  Chrysalis is the youth version of the Walk to Emmaus.  A “Hoot” is an energetic gathering of youth who have been on a Chrysalis flight (and youth who have not been but want to know more about Chrysalis).  There will be food, fellowship, games, and lots of music. Adults who want to “see what’s it’s all about” are also welcome.

Monday, August 3^rd at 6:30pm

Room 200 at First United Methodist Church, 117 S. academy Street, Cary NC.  

Buddy will lead the music for a covered dish dinner and meeting for all members of FUMC who have been on the Walk to Emmaus or a Chrysalis flight, and any church members or guests who want to learn more about the Walk to Emmaus.

Thursday August 6^th at 8:00am

Fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church, Cary NC

Buddy will lead group singing for the Methodist Youth Fellowship’s “Mission Week” Thursday morning gathering, prior to the youth going out into the community to perform that day’s local mission work.

Sunday August 9^th at 8:25am, 9:45am and 11:05am

In the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, Cary, NC, at 117 South Academy Street  

Buddy will provide an instrumental solo on the euphonium, accompanied by FUMC’s superb organ and piano player, Ms. Jodi Adams. Buddy will also provide a sung solo, accompanying himself on the Martin HD-28VR acoustic guitar. (Both songs will be performed at all three regular morning worship services in the sanctuary.)

Monday August 10^th, Tuesday August 11^th, & Wednesday August 12th

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center at the Kingston Plantation Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC 

Buddy will lead music and provide special music in the daily worship services for the 3-day “2009 Convocation on the Rural Church.”  The event is sponsored by Duke Divinity School and The Duke Endowment. The Convocation will provide worship opportunities, plenary sessions and workshops for 100 to 120 leaders of rural churches in North Carolina.

Friday August 14^th, 7:00~8:30pm

Fellowship Hall of Resurrection Lutheran Church, 100 Lochmere Drive, Cary, NC  

Buddy will provide guitar & vocal music for the church’s monthly coffeehouse.  Sacred and secular songs will be offered. All are invited.

You're invited to the weekly "SNL!" (Sunday Night Live!) worship service at Fairmont United Methodist Church on Clark Ave. in Raleigh. Buddy will be this week’s guest musician, and will perform 3 songs with acoustic guitar. The pastor, Steve Hickle, will play his trumpet, and there are free snacks in the narthex before the service! Fairmont UMC is located at 2501 Clark Avenue, just two blocks off Hillsboro, and a couple of blocks past Cameron Village and Oberlin Road when coming from Cary on Clark Avenue. Church office phone: 832-3316 for more info.

From Fairmont UMC's website:  Sunday Night LIVE ! Is traditional "church" too early? too formal? too dressed up? Then try the Sunday Night Live! alternative! It's Biblical, Musical, Dramatic, Recovery Friendly, Compassionate and more fun than anybody ought to be allowed to have in church! It's every Sunday night at 7 pm, with the most remarkable array of guest musicians anywhere in Raleigh. The service is known as the "blue jean" service, and there are pre-service refreshments. The service has frequently served as a point of entry, or re-entry, for those exploring church life or thinking about returning."

Friday August 28^th, 7:00~8:40pm

Fellowship Hall of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7000 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC  

Buddy will provide guitar & vocal music for the church’s monthly coffeehouse.  Both sacred and secular songs will be offered. All are invited.

Buddy will play acoustic guitar and lead the congregation in singing the “Jamaican Lord’s Prayer” in all 3 morning worship services.

He’ll also sing lead with the Methodaires Gospel Quartet in all 3 services.

Buddy will play in the Euphonium section with the Triangle Brass Band in concert. The Triangle Brass will play for about 45 minutes before the North Carolina Symphony’s 7:30 concert with the Red Clay Ramblers on the same stage.

Link to WRAL.com’s story: free concert for the public. 

“Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker announced Monday that a concert with the Symphony featuring the Red Clay Ramblers will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in Moore Square. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets.  The Triangle Brass Band will also perform” Bring a blanket, a chair, some food, and enjoy!

Thurs.eve Sept 24^th through Sun eve Sept 27th

Short Journey Retreat Center on Cleveland School Road, Johnston County, NC  

Buddy will be part of a 25-man team, and one of two music leaders, for the 72-hour “Walk to Emmaus” held by the Heart of Carolina Emmaus Community.  The Walk to Emmaus is an amazing 3-day spiritual growth event that just might change your life.  It did for Buddy & Charlotte!  For more information on the Walk to Emmaus go to http://www.carolinaemmaus.org/

Wednesday December 9th, 6:15pm

In the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, Cary, NC, at 117 South Academy Street

Buddy will provide a 30-minute Christmas music program for the annual FUMC Cary United Methodist Women’s Unit Christmas Dinner.

Thursday December 10th, ≈6:30pm

Women’s Prison, Raleigh NC

Buddy will provide a 30~40-minute Christmas concert for the Women’s Prison “Disciple” Bible study graduates.  This concert is part of the annual Christmas dinner brought into the prison by the volunteers of the Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries program.  This organization provides teachers and study materials to teach the 34-week “Disciple” Bible study in 72 North Carolina prisons each year.  Lives are being transformed by Christ through this experience of learning, love, acceptance, and hope.

Sunday December 13th at 8:25am, 9:45am, and 11:05am

In the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, Cary, NC, at 117 South Academy Street

Buddy and his guitar will join mandolin player and singer Bob Briggs in presenting a duet of the popular Christmas song “Mary, Did You Know?” at the 3 traditional morning worship services.

Monday December 14th at 5:15pm

In the Youth Room on the 2nd floor of the Templeton Building on Waldo Street at First United Methodist Church in Cary (the church’s main address is 117 South Academy Street).

Buddy will provide 15~20 minutes of Christmas music for the kids at the weekly Mighty Mondays gathering.  This program provides a blessed time of snacks, games, tutoring, fellowship and love each Monday afternoon.  Most of our wonderful attendees are minority-group kids who attend public schools in the neighborhoods near the church.

Friday December 18th, Noon

State Construction Office,

301 N. Wilmington Street, Suite 450, Raleigh, NC

Buddy will perform 90 minutes of Christmas music before, during and after the State Construction Office's annual family Christmas luncheon.